Keyfob sucks

Sway · 04-07-2019, 10:31 PM

Anyone else? Or just me?
My g37 I had before and my Z now the lock button sucks. Not unlock, just lock. She ignores it half the time, and if it’s in my pocket, forget it. It’s not locking. I didn’t realize I wore lead pants

madwi · 04-07-2019, 11:09 PM

I have to have mine in the fobgina or in the cup holder to start it. have to hold fob against window to unlock/lock it. forget about using the button on the door handle lol. I use the actual key most of the time.

CRiZO · 04-07-2019, 11:11 PM

Never have any problems with it.

Though I almost always just lock it by pressing the button on the door. Sometimes I'll forget if I did after parking and will use the fob to double check. Range is great.

Trips · 04-07-2019, 11:14 PM

Try replacing the battery

madwi · 04-07-2019, 11:46 PM

Tried 4 brand new batteries in mine. ECUtek bluetooth modules screws with the range a lot. but even with that removed I have to be within 1 ft of car to unlock.

JARblue · 04-08-2019, 04:44 AM

Mine stopped working after my battery died a while back. Got a new battery and still found myself having to insert the fob into the fobgina to start the car. Then about two weeks later it randomly started working wirelessly again. No clue wtf happened...

onzedge · 04-08-2019, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwi

I have to have mine in the fobgina or in the cup holder to start it. have to hold fob against window to unlock/lock it. forget about using the button on the door handle lol. I use the actual key most of the time.

BettyZ · 04-08-2019, 08:17 AM

FWIW the two sensors are under the center console and on the structural hump between the rear strut towers. I've swapped batteries too and still need to be in damn-near physical contact with the car for her to open up.

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CRiZO · 04-08-2019, 08:49 AM

If you're TOO close, that can make it not work because the car isn't sure if you're inside or out. The manual says to not press the door button with the hand the remote is in, I've experienced that.

sp911 · 04-08-2019, 09:19 AM

i've had no problems. when it didn't work i replaced the battery and then it's fine. also, don't keep it near your phone, that may screw it up.

BettyZ · 04-08-2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

If you're TOO close, that can make it not work because the car isn't sure if you're inside or out. The manual says to not press the door button with the hand the remote is in, I've experienced that.

Smdh... Nissan can design and manufacture a highly complex automobile but can't make a one-handed remote.

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wideglideleon · 04-08-2019, 01:29 PM

HMMMM i keep mine in my small pocket in my jeans the one that was made for pocket watches. I never have a problem with using the door buttons, the one time i did, I replaced the FOB battery and it was all good again. I even forgot it in my jeans once and it went thru the washer and dryer and still works , I know crazy huh.

Nixin · 04-08-2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Smdh... Nissan can design and manufacture a highly complex automobile but can't make a one-handed remote.

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Nissan can’t make a one handed remote because both hands of the CEO were in the cookie jar! No more cookies, money, remotes or new Z’s will be coming soon.

madwi · 04-08-2019, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wideglideleon

HMMMM i keep mine in my small pocket in my jeans the one that was made for pocket watches. I never have a problem with using the door buttons, the one time i did, I replaced the FOB battery and it was all good again. I even forgot it in my jeans once and it went thru the washer and dryer and still works , I know crazy huh.

I am jealous! I got about 3 years of good service out of mine.

mults · 04-08-2019, 02:42 PM

Mine has never not worked. Maybe I don't have a magnetic personality to screw up the fobwaves

BTW...my fobgina is still a virgin...

04-07-2019, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37870	Keyfob sucks Anyone else? Or just me? My g37 I had before and my Z now the lock button sucks. Not unlock, just lock. She ignores it half the time, and if it’s in my pocket, forget it. It’s not locking. I didn’t realize I wore lead pants __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

04-07-2019, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	Never have any problems with it. Though I almost always just lock it by pressing the button on the door. Sometimes I'll forget if I did after parking and will use the fob to double check. Range is great. somms, wideglideleon and ChopsZ like this.

04-07-2019, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Try replacing the battery 2011 Nismo#91, FPenvy, Rusty and 7 others like this. __________________

04-07-2019, 11:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	Tried 4 brand new batteries in mine. ECUtek bluetooth modules screws with the range a lot. but even with that removed I have to be within 1 ft of car to unlock. ZontheRocks likes this.

04-08-2019, 04:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Mine stopped working after my battery died a while back. Got a new battery and still found myself having to insert the fob into the fobgina to start the car. Then about two weeks later it randomly started working wirelessly again. No clue wtf happened... madwi and BettyZ like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-07-2019, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	I have to have mine in the fobgina or in the cup holder to start it. have to hold fob against window to unlock/lock it. forget about using the button on the door handle lol. I use the actual key most of the time.

04-08-2019, 08:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684370	FWIW the two sensors are under the center console and on the structural hump between the rear strut towers. I've swapped batteries too and still need to be in damn-near physical contact with the car for her to open up. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Trips likes this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

04-08-2019, 08:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	If you're TOO close, that can make it not work because the car isn't sure if you're inside or out. The manual says to not press the door button with the hand the remote is in, I've experienced that.

04-08-2019, 09:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 11	i've had no problems. when it didn't work i replaced the battery and then it's fine. also, don't keep it near your phone, that may screw it up.

04-08-2019, 01:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64085	HMMMM i keep mine in my small pocket in my jeans the one that was made for pocket watches. I never have a problem with using the door buttons, the one time i did, I replaced the FOB battery and it was all good again. I even forgot it in my jeans once and it went thru the washer and dryer and still works , I know crazy huh.

04-08-2019, 02:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16885	Mine has never not worked. Maybe I don't have a magnetic personality to screw up the fobwaves BTW...my fobgina is still a virgin... __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

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